Oracle Academy Tech Chat podcast episode 9 examines diversity and inclusion

In this episode of the Oracle Academy Tech Chat podcast, host Tyra Crockett, Senior Manager Oracle Academy North America, and Edgar Perez, Oracle Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) Strategy Program Leader, discuss why D&I is essential to modern organizations. Edgar shares his personal story, and some of the challenges he faced as a college student, and how it led him to his career in D&I.

To begin, Edgar shares with Tyra his definition of diversity and inclusion. They speak about why prioritizing D&I is vital to the success of businesses today. They chat about how important it is to bring your authentic self to the workplace in order to advance your career; by bringing your authentic self, you help foster understanding and respect.  Finally, they speak about why community engagement and continuing future investment in programs targeting youth is important to D&I growth. 

You can listen to this episode and other episodes of Oracle Academy Tech Chat on standard podcasting platforms.

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